The Kid-Friendly ADHD & Autism Cookbook, Updated and Revised The Ultimate Guide to the Gluten-Free, Casein-Free Diet

by Laake, Dana; Compart, Pamela J.

• ISBN13: 9781592334728
• ISBN10: 1592334725
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-04-01
• Publisher: Fair Winds Press

Summary

"Pam and Dana know what works for kidshellip;This book is a fantastic resource for the diets that make a difference. Follow their advice!!" -Jenny McCarthy, author of Louder Than Words and Mother WarriorsThe best "kid-friendly" recipes and guide to the gluten-free, milk-free diet for ADHD and autism just got better. In addition to updates on new research and findings, this new paperback edition provides recommendations from the authors for packing school lunches and snacks, plus 100 brand new recipes!One of the challenges that parents face is coping with children who have picky appetites and crave the very foods that affect their behavior, focus, and development. The other challenge is finding ways to get their children to eat healthy foods and improve their nutritional status. The uniqueness of this book is that it not only provides gluten-free milk-free substitutes and recipes, it provides successful suggestions for feeding the picky eater. The authors share details about just how and why the diet works. The specialty ingredients are explained and extensive sources provided. There are also testimonials from the parents and from the children themselves.

Author Biography

Pamela J. Compart, M.D., is a developmental pediatrician in Columbia, Maryland. She combines traditional and complementary medicine approaches to the treatment of ADHD, autism, and other behavioral and developmental disorders. She is also the director of Heart Light Healing Arts, a multi-disciplinary integrated holistic health care practice, providing services for children, adults, and families. Dana Godbout Laake, R.D.H., M.S., L.D.N., is a licensed nutritionist in Kensington, Maryland. Within her practice, Dana Laake Nutrition, she provides preventive and therapeutic medical nutrition services. Her practice includes nutritional evaluation and treatment of the full spectrum of health issues affecting adults and children with special needs.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. 6
Foreword	p. 9
Introduction	p. 14
Why Buy This Book?
What Is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?
What Is Autism? Why Are They Called Autism Spectrum Disorders?
What If I'm Not Sure If My Child Has ADHD or Autism? Can This Book Still Help?
Will Diet Alone Be Enough to Treat My Child's Symptoms?
What Exactly is "The Diet"?
Are There Tests to Help Determine If My Child Needs a Specialized Diet?
How Will This Book Help?
In Their Own Words
Get Ready! Get Set!
Food Reactions: What They Are and How to Test for Them	p. 20
Food Allergies versus Food Sensitivities and Intolerances
Food Allergies
Food Sensitivities
Food Intolerances
Symptoms of Food Sensitivities and Intolerances
Causes of Food Reactions: The Digestive Connection
The Dope on Opiates
Lab Tests: What They Tell Us and What They Don't
Are There Any Helpful Tests to Do Before Starting the Diet?
The Body Doesn't Lie: The Wisdom of Trial and Response
Chapter Summary
The Culprits: Glutens, Casein, Soy, and Others	p. 31
What Are They, Where Are They, and What Are the Substitutes?
Don't Be a Gluten for Punishment
Milk Products and Casein: Little Miss Muffet Was Wrong!
Fermented Beverages
Soy Sorry!
Eggs, Corn, and Nuts
More Culprits	p. 45
Disaccharidase Deficiency and the Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD)
Yeast/Candida
Gut Dysbiosis and the Role of Probiotics
Salicylate Intolerance and The Feingold Diet
Phenol Intolerance-Phenol Sulfotransferase (PST) Deficiency
Oxalates and the Low Oxalate Diet (LOD)
Eater Beware! Improving Your Nutritional IQ and Shooting Down Myths	p. 57
Garbage In, Garbage Out: Good Nutrition Is Not Optional!
Public Food Enemy #1: Hydrogenated Oils/Trans-Fatty Acids
Jack Sprat Was Wrong: Good Fats to the Rescue
Fishy Facts
Good News about Cholesterol
Low Cholesterol Levels and Autism
The Good Egg
Sugar Blues
Sodas-Don't!
Salt-Yes! Sodium Preservatives-No!
It's Not Nice to Fool Mother Nature-Go Organic
Chapter Summary
Yes-There Is Plenty Left to Eat! Life Beyond Gluten, Milk, Soy, Hydrogenated Oils, Soda, and Junk Food	p. 68
The Yuck Factor: Why Children Refuse Foods They Should Eat
Simplifying the Pyramid-The Kid-Friendly Square Meal
Supplements Make the Difference
Getting Started and Bumps along the Way	p. 75
Getting Started-Easy Does It!
We're Overwhelmed-Where Do We Start?
Variety Is Not Always the Spice of Life
The Trojan Horse Technique-Sneaky Works!
How Strict Does an Elimination Diet Have to Be, and How Long Should It Last?
What Kind of Improvements Can We Expect?
Chapter Summary
Dealing with the Diet and Common Concerns	p. 82
Picky Appetites, Texture Issues, and Odd Food Choices
Withdrawal Symptoms from Foods-How Can This Be?
What Can Be Done for Withdrawal Symptoms?
Is the Diet Helping?
Common Concerns
The Picky Appetite
Is the GFCF Diet Healthy?
Elimination Diet-Worth It or Not?
Getting Support from Family and the School Team
Chapter Summary
A Complete Guide to Making Breakfast and Packing Lunches	p. 93
Breakfast Like a King
Packing School Lunches
Nutritious Can Be Delicious
Six Simple and Delicious Lunch Suggestions
Lunch #1: BBQ Chicken for Champions
Lunch #2: DLT ("Deli" meat, lettuce, and tomato sandwich)
Lunch #3: Kids' Favorite Chicken Salad and Deviled Eggs
Lunch #4: Meatballs in Spaghetti Sauce
Lunch #5: Chicken, Apple Salad, and Magical Veggie Muffins
Lunch #6: Sensory Sensible Pot Pie Muffins and Dip (for those who avoid "lumps and bumps")
Go! The Kid.-Friendly Recipes
Introduction to Recipes From Yucky to Yummy: Finding the Right Kid-Friendly Foods	p. 104
One Person's Yummy Food Is Another Person's Yucky Food
How to Go from Yucky to Yummy-The Trojan Horse Technique
Substitutions: What to Use and How to Do It Play Dough Recipe
Explanation of Recipe Icons
Beverages and Healthy Shakes	p. 113
Condiments, Dressings, and Sauces	p. 127
Breads, Muffins, Waffles, and Pancakes	p. 144
Main Dishes and One-Dish Meals	p. 170
Rice and Beans	p. 219
Vegetables and Side Dishess	p. 234
Salads	p. 255
Soups and Stews	p. 269
Fruits, Sweets, and Treats	p. 290
Appendix: Resources	p. 329
GFCF and Allergy-Based Cookbooks
Other Cookbooks with Easy-to-Adapt Recipes
Sources on ADHD and Autism
General Health Care and Child Care Books
Magazines and Newsletters
Organizations and Information Online
Product Sources-GFCF and Hypoallergenic
Restaurants
Other Resources
Acknowledgments	p. 334
About the Authors	p. 340
Index	p. 341
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